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Whale Watching on the Edge of the Arctic

Whale Watching on the Edge of the Arctic

by Richard Collett | Aug 18, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Iceland

‘Don’t throw up your breakfast’, our energetic guide exclaimed to the assembled ocean-goers on the deck of the boat as it pushed off from the harbour- ‘and remember, the toilets ARE NOT for sea sick people’. We were a mere 25 miles...
I Snorkeled Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland

I Snorkeled Between Tectonic Plates in Iceland

by Richard Collett | Aug 4, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Iceland

Iceland is hardly the first destination which comes to mind when you think of snorkeling. But in Thingvellir National Park tectonic activity has formed a rift, which is filled with pure glacial water. And what better place to snorkel than between tectonic plates? It...
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and the Icelandic Hermit Cave of Gljufrabui

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and the Icelandic Hermit Cave of Gljufrabui

by Richard Collett | Jul 21, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Iceland

The Seljalandsfoss waterfall in Iceland is a 60 metre plunge from the cliff top. This impressive sight is in equally impressive company and hidden nearby the neighbouring Gljufrabui waterfall is 40 metres tall, and drops into an immense cliffside cavern....
From Chiang Mai to Pai: The Descent from the Pass

From Chiang Mai to Pai: The Descent from the Pass

by Richard Collett | Jul 14, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Thailand

Traversing the precarious and deadly road from Chiang Mai to Pai in Northern Thailand on a 125 CC scooter had proven to be a demanding task. The mountainous road of sharp turns, mad drivers and precipitous drops had taken its toll and forced us into the...
From Chiang Mai to Pai: A Ride Through the Jungle

From Chiang Mai to Pai: A Ride Through the Jungle

by Richard Collett | Jul 7, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Thailand

The road from Chiang Mai to Pai is a dangerous one- breathtaking, yet deadly. It painstakingly crosses the mountains of Northern Thailand and is a disconcertingly scenic collection of parcours, deadly bends and loose tarmac that will unnerve even the most reckless of...
Forget the Blue Lagoon- Head to Iceland’s Myvatn Nature Baths Instead

Forget the Blue Lagoon- Head to Iceland’s Myvatn Nature Baths Instead

by Richard Collett | Jun 30, 2015 | FROM THE ROAD, Iceland

Forget about the Blue Lagoon- head to the North of Iceland and immerse  yourself in the geothermal waters of The Myvatn Nature Baths instead.  It’s over 450 kilometres from Reykjavik but the water is just as warm, there’s more minerals and the...
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